The 16 Best Waxed Canvas Jackets for Men 2023

Nov 01, 2023

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Stay warm, but look cool.

When it rains, it pours, and when it pours, you need a waxed canvas jacket. The oft-overlooked style is honestly a year-round essential; if you didn't keep one handy for summer storms, stock up now, because autumnal rains are just around the corner.

A waxed canvas jacket is water-resistant by nature, as the canvas has been treated with a wax coating to keep you warm and dry. But what makes this style elite isn't its functionality (functional as it is)—its the look of the jacket that matters. We've all had our fits ruined by a bulky puffer jacket or a shapeless parka, and honestly, there's nothing worse than having to choose between looking cool and staying dry. Waxed canvas jackets take that choice away, and instead, bring the best of both worlds: say hello to style without sacrifice.

This waxed canvas jacket is made from cotton that has a naturally soft, flexible feel. No stiffness, just sleekness.

For an chic, elevated look (pretty hard to achieve in rainy weather), Drake's has a style that gives old money elegance.

This is for those days that are both cold and wet, when you feel like draping a blanket over yourself and calling it a day. Say hello to a jacket that feels like a blanket—it's quilted and everything!

TBC doesn't just excel in making damn good boots. The brand has perfected the art of a durable, rugged, highly functional water-resistant jacket that doesn't sacrifice style for comfort, too.

Tecovas keeps it cool, casual, and authentic with a waxed canvas trucker jacket that makes an everyday outfit look even better than it would sans jacket.

For a super-warm option, Flint and Tinder's flannel-lined style ensures you won't feel a shiver or a sprinkle.

Or, for a choice that's just as cool but not quite as cozy, the unlined waxed canvas jacket is the perfect choice for mild weather.

You can wear this one open or closed, layered up or on its own.

If you thought waxed canvas jackets couldn't be drippy enough for the IG feed, you thought wrong.

The best part about this jacket is its the perfect shade of blue—it won't clash with jeans, or anything else for that matter.

With a zip closure and snap buttons, this jacket doesn't just keep the rain away; it'll protect you from the wind and chill, too.

Stash whatever essentials you need in the roomy pockets of this one, and don't bother taking them out—you'll be reaching for it again and again, all season long.

Minimalist yet chic, this style is perfect for layering, with its streamlined silhouette and understated vibe.

Honestly, with a jacket that keeps you this dry, the rain should be wary of you.

A high neck makes this choice both chic and functional. Leave that scarf at home.

Simple, yet effective. Every wardrobe could use an extra all-black jacket.

Trishna Rikhy is the Associate Style Commerce Editor at Esquire. Previously, her writing has appeared in Vogue Runway, PAPER Magazine, V Magazine, V MAN, and more. She is based in NYC, but can probably be found wherever the strongest cup of coffee is.

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